Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professio

At Richmond Community Services, we believe in empowering people to live full, self-directed lives. We’re looking for a passionate and driven QIDP who brings energy, compassion, and strong clinical skills to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through person-centered care.

What You’ll Do

As a QIDP, you’ll play a key role in helping people achieve their goals and live with dignity, choice, and independence. You will:

• Partner with people supported using a strengths-based, rights-focused approach to understand their goals, interests, and needs
• Lead the development and ongoing management of Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) that truly reflect each individual’s voice
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate circle of support participation to ensure continuity of care
• Develop clear, measurable goals and track progress—adjusting plans as needs and preferences evolve
• Promote independence and community inclusion through meaningful activities, skill-building, and access to resources
• Train and coach staff on plan implementation, documentation, and person-centered practices
• Observe services in action, provide real-time feedback, and model best practices in dignity, respect, and inclusion
• Coordinate annual and semi-annual planning meetings, ensuring full participation from individuals, families, and advocates
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Serve as a liaison across residential, clinical, medical, and community services to ensure seamless care
• Support individuals and families through transitions, challenges, and crises
• Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and continuous improvement efforts

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, and committed to high-quality care:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Nursing, or related field (meeting OPWDD QIDP requirements)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Experience training and coaching staff on person-centered plans and goal implementation
• Strong clinical writing skills (assessments, plans, progress notes)
• Proficiency with MS Office and general computer use
• Experience coordinating services across residential, day, and community settings (preferred)
• Flexibility to work some early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Valid NY/NJ/CT driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between sites

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to empower individuals to live meaningful, self-directed lives

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